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I woke up with a migraine on the day I set my mind traveling from Osaka to Nara (that was my 3rd day in Osaka). So, I did self head massage with the trusted Whiteflower (lol)… I slept for another few … Continue reading →

The most expensive part of traveling in Japan is your transportation expense from one city to another. C’mon, they have very efficient train system, but I must say very expensive too! So, if you plan to travel to 2 or … Continue reading →

My #SoloChicTraveler Japan trip has misadventures too! Not everything happened as planned, and those unplanned experiences are the most memorable one. If only I can just captured everything. So I want to share my misadventures in Japan too!

Taste of Osaka Too excited to sit and sip a cup of coffee, So I ran to Family Mart (2 minuutes walk from Hotel Chuo) and grab chicken shots (JPY 200) and a can of coffee (JPY 160), and have my breakfast inside the train. (Off … Continue reading →

I’m happy and satisfied with my stay in these hostels’s I booked through Agoda and Hostelworld. Thanks to fellow travelers, who gives honest review and feedback. It helps a lot in deciding where to stay. Though I’m a budget traveler, … Continue reading →

Kyoto, Oh Kyoto! Kyoto Perfecture in Kansai Region has it’s unique characteristics that every traveller would love, and definittely would love to come back. I came from the bustling city of Osaka and I enjoyed everything the city offers. But … Continue reading →

Travelling in non-English speaking country is quite challenging, travelling alone in non-English country for the first time is really challenging! It’s vital to learn their language, at least the basic to survive. As for me I consider the following words/phrases essential during my travel in Japan. Believe me, I was able to survived for 11 days, having these few words and phrases in my pocket.

General Conversation

Hello, ko ni chi wa

Good morning, ohaya gozaimas

Good afternoon, ko ni chi wa

Good evening, kon ban wa

Excuse me, summimasen

Help, tasukete

Can you help me, tasketekuremaska

Can you speak english, eigo ga hanasemaska

Directions

I’m goin to, watashi wa… Ni ittemas

Where’s toilet, toire wa doko deska

Where is,… Wa doko deska

How far is it, donokurai tooii desuka

Transportation

Train station, densya no eki

Train, densya

What is this station, kono eki wa nan desuka

Where’s the next station? Tsugiono eki wan nan desuka

Bicyle, jitensya

Tourist info, kankou annaijo

Food

Can I order. Cyuumon shitemo iidesuka

What is it called? Nanto iimasuka

Having Japan language app in your phone or tablet will be helpful too, download free from app store!

Japan government will soon lift visa requirement for Filipino tourist in Japan by June 2014. So if you’re planning to go, here are some useful apps that really help me to wander around Japan and see the most beautiful gardens, temples, architecture, museum, taste their delightful ramen, katsu, cutlet, deserts, and experience the goodness and disciplined people, efficient process and technologies, rich culture, extensive train and bus system and a lot more.

Osaka and Tokyo Rail Map
Japan has a wide extensive train network, its the fastest and easiest way to travel. They have trains and bullet trains. Though transportation around Japan is not cheap, if you’re tourist they offer good deals of transport passes. Though, i find hyperdia.com more useful than these app. This app is free, you need internet connection to use this app. Though they have offline version that cost $4.99

Pocket Lingo and Learn Japanese
Japan is not an english speaking country. You will only encounter very few locals who can speak basic eigo (english). So its important that you at least know the basic for general conversation, transportation, direction, accomodation, restaurants and of course shopping! These app, contains all these basic words, written and spoken and its free.

Japan Guide with me and Triposo Japan
These offline apps are free. It contains all the information you need in every city in Japan. Jgwm and triposo, suggests what to see, where to stay, how to get in, how to get around, where to travel next, etc. This is my favorite Japan travel app, since i don’t have internet connection i always check from here where to go next those times I’m lost. You can also check out http://www.japan-guide.com i planned my itinerary from this site.